Year of Release: 1974Country of Origin: UK
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Martin Balsam, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Bisset, Sean Connery, John Gielgud, Anthony Perkins, Vanessa Redgrave, Michael York
Plot outline: In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder occurred in his car the night before (IMDb).
If you like Agatha Christie's murder mystery, this movie is a must-see. Faithful to the plot of the book, this big screen adaptation of Christie's Murder on the Orient Express grips me as firmly as the book does. As a character-centered, dialogue-driven movie, this star-studded ensemble cast delivers delicious old-time eccentric personalities in a confined space. Albert Finney gives an impeccable performance as the little man with the moustache, Hercule Poirot. But, it is Ingrid Bergman who snatches the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Also not to be missed are the costumes and the cinematography.
My judgement: **1/2 out of 4 stars
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